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CK55 COU

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 98,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,619 miles

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,106 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 80,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust box corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,648 miles

middle and back box outers corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,862 miles

back box outer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,153 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,356 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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CK55 COU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK55 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK55 COU registered?

CK55 COU is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CK55 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK55 COU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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